Soldiers have threatened to seize the state TV headquarters in Madagascar as President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation, his office says, amid unconfirmed reports that he has fled the country.
A French military aircraft is said to have airlifted Rajoelina from the Indian Ocean island to an unknown location, following a fortnight of nationwide protests aimed at kicking him out of power.
His failed attempts to placate young protesters - dubbed "Gen Z Mada" - saw him sack his entire government and make other concessions to no avail.
On Sunday, his office said an attempt was under way to force him from power. He has not been seen in public since Wednesday.
Rajoelina's planned address to the nation has been delayed several times - it was initially due at 1900 local time (1600 GMT).
